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Plans are being finalized for the swearing-in ceremony for 16 Van Zandt County elected officials to begin the new year of 2023. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 2 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 21-Dec.

As we look forward to the start of a new year in 2023, the year 2022 in Van Zandt County could be remembered for a number of accomplishments and disappointments along the way but it could never be called uneventful.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs played host to some of the top teams from across the area Dec. 15-17, kicking off another installment of the Mewbourn Tournament with games against Redwater, Beckville, New Home and Timpson.

news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eagles took a much-needed break from tournament play this past week, staying on their home floor in matchups against Sunnyvale and Quitman. While very different games, the result remained consistent as Canton knocked off both squads to improve their record to 17-1 on the season.

Three, two, one ... Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan. 1 with a First Day Hike. Almost every Texas State Park will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed at getting people outdoors.

As temperatures drop in Texas this week and wind chills plunging into the single digits or lower, the American Red Cross North Texas Region urges everyone to safely heat their home by following critical steps to avoid a home fire.

Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree.